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The Flash #49 cover by Howard Porter and Hi-Fi
That said, what is exchanged between Wally and Barry feels like something people would actually say. Also, the book definitively establishes that Superman is slower than both Wally and Barry So, we can finally put that one to rest, right? Right. The Flash #49 art by Howard Porter and Hi-Fi Howard Porter's artwork is more consistent in this[...]
Man of Steel #5 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclair
[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Superman has taken Rogol Zaar off the Earth to battle it out in orbit However, Rogol is powerful and able to lay out the Man of Steel all too quickly The Justice League arrives in Metropolis to provide support to Supergirl, whom discovers Superman's unconscious body on the moon The team regroups to discern[...]
Evil Superman Suit from 'Superman III' Sells for $200k
Finally, Superman III turns an impressive profit!  We kid, we kid.  Okay yes, most fans do beat up on the later Christopher Reeve last son of Krypton films because they kind of deserve it, III had some pretty good moments. Like, Evil Superman. Which led to drunk Superman. Anyhow- one of the screen used costumes from the film just sold at auction[...]
Man of Steel #4 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclair
[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Superman and Supergirl are now facing Rogol Zaar in Metropolis He shows incredible strength and cunning, even enough to face both Superman and Supergirl Kara is fighting in a perpetual fury due to the fate of Kandor, but Kal knows that this fight could potentially tear Metropolis apart He tries to push Rogol out[...]
DC Comics Urges Fans to Be Like Superman and #StandWithRefugees
You might not know this unless you've seen any of the Superman movies, television shows, cartoons, or comic books which rehash his origin, but Superman is a refugee Yeah It's true The Man of Steel escaped his home planet, Krypton, before it was destroyed and landed in Kansas, where he ended up not in a[...]
Man of Steel #3 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclairs
[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Rogol Zar arrives on Earth and immediately tracks down Superman's Fortress of Solitude Superman is investigating yet another fire in Metropolis when he hears the Fortress's alarm He and Supergirl arrive at the Fortress to find it destroyed and Rogol Zar long gone. Man of Steel #3 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex[...]
Batman: Prelude to the Wedding- Nightwing vs. Hush #1 cover by Rafael Albuquerque and Dave McCaig
[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Superman and Nightwing are throwing Batman a bachelor party After a meal at Bat Burger, Superman shows a dimensional portal to a world where the three can fish in peace An explosion draws Superman away, and Hush attacks in the chaos Batman and Nightwing wrestle Hush until he and Nightwing tumble through the portal,[...]
Man of Steel #2 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclair
In Coast City, Superman faces the Toyman, whom now has a giant robot with which to wreak havoc When the Man of Steel returns to Metropolis, he finds Perry White bearing bad news about the Daily Planet. Man of Steel #2 is a less Superman-centric issue of the comic, focusing more on the issues at the[...]
Ursa's Jumpsuit from Superman II Sells for $8,500
Even more Profiles in History auction goodness to report on today, especially if you're a fan of Superman.  There were several items listed in day two's Icons & Legends of Hollywood that pertain to our favorite last son of Krypton, but one of the pieces from Superman II really caught my eye. Namely, Sarah Douglas's Ursa costume from Superman II,[...]
Justice League #1 cover by Jim Cheung and Laura Martin
All heroes across the world work together now with the core team of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Cyborg, the Flash, and Hawkgirl working in the center of it all Their base of operations is the Hall of Justice in Washington D.C Martian Manhunter is the new chairman and keeps the team linked[...]
The Man of Steel #1 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclair
Man of Steel #1 Brian Michael Bendis' short entry at the end of Action Comics #1000 as well as the one from DC Nation #0 had me worried about his upcoming Superman stories Thankfully, Man of Steel #1 is a lighthearted, sincere, and funny opening to this new era of Superman I thoroughly enjoyed this comic, and I'm hoping this is the beginning[...]
Super Sons #16 cover by Jorge Jimenez and Alejandro Sanchez
Plus, it's hard to feel like Kid Amazo is a legitimate threat given how easy-going Superboy and Robin are about everything, and it doesn't help how generic Kid Amazo is as a villain. However, the affection Superman and Batman show for their respective children is still endearing, and the aforementioned chemistry between Jonathan and Damian salvages[...]
Stephen Amell Says the Green Arrow Goatee is Coming
And if it gave Amell goosebumps, it has to be someone big. He was asked which Arrowverse character he'd like Green Arrow to cross over with, and his answer was the Big Blue Boy Scout. "Superman I thought that Tyler did a great job, and I had an opportunity to fangirl over [Smallville star] Tom Welling[...]
DC Shocker: Bendis Read Superman Back Issues in Preparation for Job
Superstar writer "The Great One" Brian Michael Bendis will shortly not-a-reboot Superman's continuity with the weekly Man of Steel mini-series launching on May 30th and leading into Bendis's run as the writer of both Superman and Action Comics But for DC fans panicked that Bendis will tear Superman's continuity in half like a rampaging She-Hulk[...]
Top and Bottom 5 Comics, Week of May 16th, 2018: Superman Special Brings it Home
With that out of the way, we can go ahead and get started. Winners Superman Special #1 cover by Jorge Jimenez and Alejandro Sanchez 1 Superman Special #1 Peter J Tomasi and Patrick Gleason brought home their stint on Superman this week with a heartwarming and exciting ending We return to Dinosaur Island, bring back Captain Storm, and we get to see more of[...]
Bendis: "I'm Not Going to Kill Lois Lane in the Most Gruesome Way Possible"
With superstar writer "The Great One" Brian Michael Bendis set to take over Superman and Action Comics at DC, beginning with a mini-series called Man of Steel, many Superman fans have been bracing for Bendis to pull an "Avengers Disassembled," sending Superman's beloved continuity speeding on a malfunctioning jetpack toward a fiery doom while shouting[...]
Superman Special #1 cover by Jorge Jimenez and Alejandro Sanchez
[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Superman and Superboy have a promise to keep for Captain Storm on Dinosaur Island, and the two Kents return to save the only surviving member of the Losers In another story, Superman returns to Earth after a long mission in space, exhausted and drained of energy Unfortunately, a giant insect is attacking Metropolis, so[...]
The Man of Steel #1 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclair
He is overlooked but not deterred. In the present, Superman investigates a series of mysterious arsons, a pair of villains, and meets a new fire chief. The Man of Steel #1 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclair Whether or not Rogol Zar will be a compelling villain remains to be seen after reading Man of[...]
Margot Kidder
TMZ reported this morning that Margot Kidder, the actress who created the iconic cinematic version of Lois Lane alongside the late Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent/Superman, passed away at her home in Montana today at the age of 69 The news was initially released by representatives from the Franzen-Davis Funeral Home in Livingston, MT. Kidder had been recently[...]